Thought Broadcast
This spell turns the subject into a "thought
broadcaster." For the duration of the spell, everyone within 30 yards of the subject senses the subject's thoughts, making it impossible for him to
lie, keep secrets, conceal motives, etc. The subject is not automatically aware that his thoughts
are being sensed. Everyone who senses these
thoughts, on the other hand, knows their source.
This spell causes the broadcast of only surface
thoughts and motivations, not memories. There
is no need for a common language between
broadcaster and receivers; for this purpose,
thoughts are considered to be symbolic, not dependent on language. The detail level of the
thoughts is insufficient for others to learn specific
skills from the subject. Thus, if the subject casts a
spell, everyone within range knows what spell is
being cast before it takes effect, but no one learns
any knowledge about how the spell is cast.
If the broadcaster is invisible or hiding in
shadows, the broadcast functions normally, and
all receivers are aware that someone is in the vicinity whom they cannot see. While receivers
cannot pinpoint the broadcaster's location, the
broadcaster's thoughts will inevitably reveal his
general position ("Oh no, he's looking right at
me," etc.). A character hiding in shadows will be
automatically detected, while attacks against an
invisible broadcaster suffer a -2 penalty, rather
than the normal -4. This spell totally negates the
chance of surprise by the broadcaster.
The subject must have an Intelligence score of 1
or more to become a broadcaster, and must have
a "normal" mind as understood by PCs.
Thoughts that are broadcast can be received only
by individuals with Intelligence scores of 3 or better. An unwilling subject receives a normal saving
throw vs. spell to avoid the effects. A willing subject can waive this saving throw.
The priest inflates the baloon upon casting, and it is consumed in the casting.
[Tome of Magic]
Sphere: Thought
(Alteration)
Level: 4
(Alteration)
Level: 4
Range: 30 yards
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 1 turn +3 rounds/level
Casting Time: 5
Area of Effect: One creature
Saving Throw: Negates
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 1 turn +3 rounds/level
Casting Time: 5
Area of Effect: One creature
Saving Throw: Negates
a small balloon
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